Including family in your application
Secondary applicants (your partner and dependent children) are usually added to your application. Each pays an application charge and must meet health and character requirements. You will need to prove the relationship, for example with a marriage certificate or evidence of a de facto relationship.
Partner points
For points-tested visas, your partner's skills and English can affect your points. Check the current points test.
Work and study
Family members on most of these visas can work and study. Children can attend school; fees for children of temporary visa holders vary by state.
Adding family later
It is usually simpler to include family from the start. Adding them later can mean a separate visa application. Ask a registered migration agent if your circumstances are complicated.
Official sources to check
Last checked 10 November 2026. If a rule here conflicts with the official page, the official page is correct. Report an error.